The Biggest Threat to Your Agency’s Security? Your Users.

When we think about cybersecurity threats, our minds jump to hackers, ransomware, and sophisticated exploits. But ask any security expert, and they’ll tell you the same thing: your users are often the weakest link.

It’s not because they’re malicious—it’s because they’re human. Mistakes happen, habits form, and without proper visibility into your agency’s attack surface, those small errors can snowball into major security incidents. This is where TRaViS can save the day.

The Human Factor: How Users Expose Your Security

Let’s break down the ways users can unknowingly put your agency at risk:

1. Uploading Risky Files:
   From personal backups to sensitive client data, users treat shared drives, cloud storage, and CMS platforms as personal file repositories. Often, these files aren’t properly secured or are shared with the wrong people.
2. Reusing Passwords:
   Despite constant reminders, many users reuse passwords across multiple systems, increasing the risk of credential stuffing attacks if one account is breached.
3. Poor Email Practices:
   Sending sensitive data to the wrong recipient, CCing instead of BCCing, or replying to phishing emails—it happens more than you think.
4. Shadow IT:
   When users create unapproved accounts or spin up cloud instances without informing IT, these systems often go unmonitored and unsecured.
5. Neglecting Updates:
   Outdated software and plugins, often ignored by users, are some of the easiest ways for attackers to exploit your environment.

These mistakes might seem small on their own, but together, they form an attack surface that attackers are eager to exploit.

TRaViS: The Solution to User-Induced Vulnerabilities

You can’t stop human errors from happening, but you can reduce their impact. TRaViS helps agencies secure their environments by shining a light on risks caused by user behaviors and providing actionable insights to address them.

1. Detecting Misconfigured Assets

When users upload files, create shared folders, or set up cloud services, it’s easy for misconfigurations to slip through the cracks. TRaViS automatically detects and highlights:

• Publicly accessible files and folders
• Cloud storage misconfigurations
• Open ports and insecure protocols

By addressing these issues, you reduce the chances of sensitive data falling into the wrong hands.

2. Monitoring Credential Exposures

TRaViS scans for leaked credentials across public repositories, forums, and dark web sources. If a user’s reused or weak password is compromised, you’ll know before it can be used against you.

3. Identifying Shadow IT

Shadow IT is a nightmare for security teams. TRaViS maps your agency’s entire external attack surface, revealing unauthorized or forgotten systems that users may have created. This ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

4. Real-Time Threat Monitoring

User errors can quickly escalate if left unnoticed. TRaViS provides real-time monitoring and alerts for:

• Suspicious activity from exposed assets
• Vulnerabilities introduced by user-uploaded files or plugins
• Emerging threats targeting your specific industry

With instant alerts, you can respond before an attacker takes advantage.

5. Simplified Reporting for User Education

Fixing vulnerabilities is one thing; preventing them from happening again is another. TRaViS provides detailed, easy-to-understand reports that you can use to educate users. Show them:

• Where they’ve made mistakes
• The potential consequences of those errors
• How they can avoid similar issues in the future

This turns TRaViS into not just a security tool, but also a training resource for improving user behavior.

Why Agencies Need TRaViS

Agencies face unique challenges. They handle sensitive client data, juggle multiple platforms, and rely on teams of creative professionals who often prioritize productivity over security. TRaViS bridges the gap, giving you the tools to:

• Monitor user activities that expand your attack surface
• Identify vulnerabilities caused by user actions
• Provide actionable steps to secure your environment
• Educate users to prevent future mistakes

Don’t Let Users Be Your Weakest Link

Your users aren’t going to stop making mistakes—that’s just a fact of life. But with TRaViS, you can minimize the risks those mistakes pose and build a stronger, more secure agency.

Ready to take control of your attack surface and protect your agency? Visit TRaViS today and see how you can turn your biggest vulnerability into your greatest strength.